That program could be organized in the period between 20.05.2020–20.06.2020, because that is the time when rose buds are picked and it is possible for the tourists to visit the rose fields, to observe the whole process and even take part in it.
The program includes 2 nights on FB basis in Sofia, 1 night on FB basis in Kazanlak or surroundings; transfers with an air-conditioned car or minivan; English speaking guide throughout the trip.
DAY 1 FRIDAY: Arrival at Sofia airport. Transfer. Accommodation at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Sofia – Sofia University, National Library, Vasil Levski’s Monument, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Church of St. Nicolas, Royal Palace, St. Nedelya Cathedral. Dinner. Overnight stay in Sofia.
DAY 2 SATURDAY: Breakfast. Departure to Kazanlak – the capital of the Rose Valley. Arrival and visit to the Rose Museum, which has unique exhibits relevant to the production of rose oil from the year 1660 until today. Lunch. Visit to Iskra Museum of History (the most recently discovered gold, silver and bronze findings from the Thracian mounds are on display in the new treasury) and to the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak. The tomb is part of a great Thracian necropolis that dates back to the 4th century BC. It has been part of the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage since 1979. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay in Kazanlak.
DAY 3 SUNDAY: Breakfast. Visit to the rose fields where rose picking rituals take place. Departure to the village of Skobelevo. Arrival at the parking lot in front of the Rose gardens in the village of Skobelevo. All tourists will be welcomed from – by young girls wearing typical national costumes and live folklore music. The girls will then accompany tourists into the rose gardens showing them personally how the rose buds are picked. For that purpose each one of them is caring a wicker basket. Baskets will be distributed among tourists too so they can pick some rose buds by themselves. 15-20 min free time in the gardens is provided for that purpose. A visit to the rose-distillery. Tourists will be welcomed at the entrance with homemade bread and salt which is a typical Bulgarian tradition. A specialist will introduce visitors to the old way to extract oil from roses, the modern way of extracting oil in the rose-distillery, the ethereal oil testing, the examination of a wide collection of decorative roses. After the visit of the rose-distillery, tourists will be offered to try rose liqueur, rose jam and mineral water. The whole tour will end-up with a short folklore program (about 15-20 min). Lunch. Departure to Sofia. Arrival. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Sofia.
DAY 4 MONDAY: Breakfast. Transfer to Sofia airport. Departure.
Price: on request
*15% commission for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
RUAL TRAVEL can provide tickets for performances of the National Opera Theatre in Sofia.
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